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Ralph Benton

Questioner · DISC type c
Head of Security at Nordnet Bank AB
📍 Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Ralph is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience leading security transformations at major organizations in the finance, media, and healthcare sectors. He is the Head of Security at Nordnet Bank and holds CISM and CRISC certifications. He began his career as a mathematics and science teacher.

Outside of his security work, Ralph is a devoted musician. A trombone player since the age of nine, he has a passion for reggae music and has performed in several bands, including one that appeared on the Swedish music charts.

He was nominated as Swedens "Security Profile of the Year" for his ability to make complex cybersecurity issues more understandable.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Head of Security
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Personality Overview

How Ralph shows up

Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced
Price-Sensitive

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Ralph cares about

Cybersecurity Education
With a background as a teacher, he focuses on making security concepts understandable and works to get cybersecurity on the leadership agenda.
Fintech Security
As Head of Security for Nordnet Bank, he is responsible for the overall security of a leading Nordic digital bank and its customers.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Head of Security
Nordnet Bank AB
3-2022 - 12-2024
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Schibsted
1-2022 - 11-2024
Advisory Council Member
Information Security Forum
6-2019 - 12-2024
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Schibsted
9-2017 - 6-2019
Head of Information and IT Security
Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1992 - 1995
Bachelor of Education in Mathematics and Science
University of Gävle
1988 - 1991
1991
Vasaskolan in Gävle
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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